PennDOT Threatens License Suspension for Those Caught Speeding in Workzones

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has issued new laws regarding
safe driving practices in Work Zones in their state. These laws may affect
those traveling to the Pennsic War.
From the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation website:

All Posted Work Zones:

Headlights On. All motorists are required to travel with their headlights
turned on in all posted work zones, not just active work zones. It is necessary
for drivers in vehicles with daytime running lights to turn on their headlights
in order to activate their taillights. The penalty for driving without lit
headlights in a posted work zone is $25. This is a secondary law; therefore
individuals are subject to the fine only if convicted for another violation of
the vehicle code.

Speed-Monitoring Devices. Interstate work zones with a project cost
exceeding $300,000 will have a speed-monitoring device to alert motorists of
their speed prior to entering the work zone.

Active Work Zones:

Posting of Active Work Zones. Active work zones must be designated as such to
notify motorists when they enter and leave the work zone. A white flashing
light attached to the "Active Work Zone When Flashing" sign will indicate an
active work zone. The flashing light will only be activated when workers are
present and turned off when workers are not present.

Fifteen-Day Loss of License for Driving Dangerously. Motorists caught
driving 11 miles per hour or more above the posted speed limit in an active
work zone, or who are involved in a crash in an active work zone and are
convicted for failing to drive at a safe speed, automatically will lose their
license for 15 days.

Fines Doubled/Jail Time Increased. Fines for certain traffic violations -
including speeding, driving under the influence, and failure to obey traffic
devices - are doubled for active work zones. Also, the law provides for up to
five years of additional jail time for individuals convicted of homicide by
vehicle for a crash that occurred in an active work zone.